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American Bar Association Announces Support For Marriage Equality
The 410,000 member 132-year old American Bar Association, arguably the most influential legal group in the world, has announced its firm support for same-sex marriage. The Advocate reports: In a resolution adopted less than one week after a federal judge in San Francisco struck down California's Proposition 8 as unconstitutional, the group acknowledges that same-sex couples "are only seeking to participate in an equal basis in a foundational institution of our civil life," former ABA president Tommy Wells told the organization's house of delegates. "They simply want to share in the legal blessings that we give to married couples. It can only strengthen marriage.” The ABA's statement: "RESOLVED, That the American Bar Association urges state, territorial, and tribal governments to eliminate all of their legal barriers to civil marriage between two persons of the same sex who are otherwise eligible to marry." |
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Share | View All News ABA Passes Resolution Backing Marriage EqualityAugust 10, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 10, 2010 Contact: Yusef Robb yusef@equalrightsfoundation.org ABA PASSES RESOLUTION BACKING MARRIAGE EQUALITY Nation’s Leading Legal Organization Acts Against Inequality The American Bar Association, the nation’s leading legal organization, today passed the following resolution: “RESOLVED, That the American Bar Association urges state, territorial, and tribal governments to eliminate all of their legal barriers to civil marriage between two persons of the same sex who are otherwise eligible to marry.” “With this action, the American Bar Association has affirmed the principles upon which this nation was founded—that every American is vested with certain inalienable rights and that all Americans are created equal,” said Chad Griffin, Board President of the American Foundation for Equal Rights. “The ABA’s action is significant in that it represents a broad consensus among scholars and practitioners of the law. The ABA is the nation’s leading legal organization and is the one charged with recommending judges and setting national standards for attorneys. This case is not about ideology or politics, and the ABA’s resolution underscores that. Rather, Perry v. Schwarzenegger is a case grounded in fundamental constitutional law and precedent, including equal protection under the law and due process.” “By approving a resolution in support of marriage equality, the ABA has confirmed what the federal courts, the state’s chief executive and the state’s chief law enforcement officer have determined in Perry v. Schwarzenegger—that excluding gay men and lesbians from marriage violates their constitutional right to due process and equal protection and causes significant harm to them and their families,” Griffin added, referring to the Governor and Attorney General. The American Foundation for Equal Rights is the organization that launched the Perry v. Schwarzenegger case and brought together attorneys Theodore Olson and David Boies (who opposed each other in arguing Bush v. Gore) to lead its litigation. Last week, the Chief Judge of the Federal District Court, Northern District of California issued a 136-page ruling that found that California’s Proposition 8, which stripped gays and lesbians of their right to marry, was unconstitutional, citing its denial of the constitutional protections of equal protection under the law and due process, among other findings. The City and County of San Francisco, led by City Attorney Dennis Herrera and Chief Deputy City Attorney Therese Stewart, are supporting the plaintiffs’ team as co-counsel, with a specific focus on the negative impact Proposition 8 has on government services and budgets. |
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08-10-2010, 05:14 PM
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Okay...I could see Kern county, but Imperial????
Imperial County Desperately Wants to Appeal
by Brian Devine Imperial County just filed a Notice of Appeal of Judge Walker’s ruling striking down Prop 8. Here’s a copy of its Notice of Appeal. Imperial County decided to wait until the eve of trial before it filed a request to intervene in the case. Judge Walker denied the County’s request to intervene, finding that the request was not timely and that the County does not have standing. Here’s a detailed discussion of the concept of “standing.” Judge Walker held: Imperial County does not have a significant protectible interest in the outcome of plaintiffs’ constitutional challenge to Proposition 8. Moreover, even if Imperial County did have an interest in the subject matter of this litigation, state law provides adequate procedures for Imperial County to protect that interest, and, in addition, the current state defendants adequately represent Imperial County’s interest as a matter of law. Accordingly, Imperial County is not entitled to intervene. . . * * * Imperial County’s status as a local government does not provide it with an interest in the constitutionality of Proposition 8 or standing to defend Proposition 8 on appeal. Accordingly, Imperial County’s motion to intervene as a defendant in this action . . . is DENIED. It’s not all that surprising that Imperial County filed a Notice of Appeal. It is asking the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal to decide for itself whether or not the County has standing to appeal. As I discussed earlier, there’s a decent chance that Judge Walker and the Ninth Circuit will find that the official proponents of Prop 8 do not have standing to appeal Judge Walker’s decision. While the arguments are different, I also think it’s unlikely that Imperial County has standing. But from the anti-equality perspective, it gives them one more argument to make before the Ninth Circuit, so it’s important to them. This is a minor development. Stay tuned for the more significant ruling on the pending motion to stay, which hopefully will come out today. |
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From the comments I'm reading on the Prop 8 trial tracker blog, the backers of the Imperial County appeal request are:
Advocates for Faith and Freedom http://www.faith-freedom.com/ On their In the Courts page, they list Perry V. Schwarzenegger at the top. Interesting. A faith based organization prompting the County to file an Appeal? Seperation of Church and State anybody?? As the time creeps towards 5pm here on the West Coast, it looks like the decision won't come today. SIGH. |
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The Big Commit {A Community Response to Anti-Gay NOM}
To the Big Commit, August 15, 2010, in Washington, DC, Freedom Plaza
Join forces with Equality Across America, Full Equality Now! DC, and Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Activists and Allies in a collaborative effort to send a message of inclusion, tolerance, and community support. As you may know, the National Organization for Marriage {NOM} is headed our way with their “One Woman, One Man” Summer for Marriage Tour. NOM has been everywhere from Centreville, Virginia to Columbus, Ohio. Luckily, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, and intersex (LGBTQI) organizations and organizers have been there as well, demonstrating to NOM, and the world, our commitment to the fight for marriage equality. So what about DC? A coalition of LGBTQI organizations, activists and allies, in solidarity with our open and affirming faith communities, are organizing a rally, The Big Commit, an action that aims to “strengthen our commitment” to working towards full federal equality, including the repeal of DOMA - as NOM is our witness! Our goal is: To build momentum within our movement via our community-strengthening action. This will be accomplished through alliance-building organizing and through the participation of our diverse intersecting communities. Ultimately, those participating in the Big Commit will appeal to the hearts and minds of our prospective allies nationwide, “cordially inviting” them to “respect our rights as we respect their right to their beliefs”- literally. We envision doing so as one united community joined together as we exchange vows with equality, therefore symbolizing our commitment to marriage equality and wedding ourselves to the cause! Join the Fight! Organizing has already begun for The Big Commit! Please join our efforts so we may present a united front against our shared opponents. The Big Commit is looking for organization endorsements, media sponsors, faith-based communities, LGBTQI supporters and allies, speakers, and general assistance in making this an uplifting and powerful action. Please contact any of our organizers for more information: Aiyi’nah Ford, Equality Across America 202-615-6122 lifestylepowerplayers@gmail.com Julia Mandes, Full Equality Now! DC 703-250-3512 outreach.bigcommitdc@gmail.com Sean Carlson, Talk About Equality 202-550-2315 logistic.bigcommitdc@gmail.com ************************************************** ******* We'll be there Sunday! Any others in the area going? |
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The Catholic Church was pushing a Country Wide vote because the Legislature was debating Civil Unions.........Go Costa Rica!!!
COSTA RICA: Supreme Court Rules Marriage Referendum Unconstitutional Andres Duque translates the good news. The Supreme Court in Costa Rica ruled (today) that a referendum scheduled for December 1st which would have banned marriage rights for same-sex couples was unconstitutional. The article does not give the vote total but says that the majority determined that the issue of marriage rights was a judicial issue and not an electoral issue and that the rights of minorities should never be subjected to a referendum process where they might be subjected to the wishes of a majority |
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Judge: Lesbian Couple's Marriage License Valid
A lesbian couple's marriage license issued in 2004 is subject to a divorce petition, a New Mexico state district judge ruled Monday. http://www.advocate.com/News/Daily_N...ges_Are_Valid/ |
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